Waterfall Hikes Near Castlewood, VA

1,122 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Castlewood? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Castlewood. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.8782°N, -82.2879°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Castlewood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 13 gauged

4 of 11 waterfalls near Castlewood are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Tank Hollow Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Roaring Jones Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 86°F

Sun 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 83°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 86°F Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Castlewood

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Coon Den Falls Roaring · 3130 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Roaring · 3130 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Roaring · 3130 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Spivey Falls Roaring · 47 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Moderate · 217 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Tank Hollow Falls Moderate · 217 cfs 36th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Castlewood (9 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Castlewood

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Castlewood

Are there free waterfalls near Castlewood?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Castlewood, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Castlewood?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Castlewood, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Castlewood?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Castlewood, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Castlewood?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Castlewood, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Castlewood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Castlewood is Abrams Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Castlewood?

The tallest waterfall near Castlewood is Abrams Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Castlewood?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Castlewood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Castlewood?

The closest waterfall to Castlewood is Tank Hollow Falls, approximately 8.7 miles away.

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